Chapter 79: Looks alike, too alike
Jiang Yueyao bowed to the three people from the Bai family. The three people from the Bai family kept staring at her in a daze, which Chenyu found strange.
"What's wrong? Yaoyao is still squatting, please be quiet."
"Oh oh oh." Second Master Bai Jinguang was the first to react. He took a step forward and reached out to support Jiang Yueyao. Chenyu was so frightened that she suddenly opened her eyes wide and stood directly in front of Jiang Yueyao.
"Second uncle, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't use force."
"..." Bai Jinguang looked at her with an indescribable expression, not knowing what to say.
It was Uncle Bai Jinyan who spoke again.
"What's this girl's last name? Where is she from?"
Jiang Yueyao was about to speak when Bai Changming, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.
"This is not the place to talk." He looked at Jiang Yueyao, his tone slowing down, "Child, how about going with me to the Grand Tutor's Mansion first?"
"Yes, yes, let's go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion." Bai Jinguang said hurriedly, "You two haven't eaten yet, right? I'll send someone back to tell them to prepare the food and wait for them."
Faced with the Bai family's enthusiasm, Jiang Yueyao was a little hesitant.
She had been thinking about Wanhe Tower all the time. Now that she could go out, she couldn't wait to go back and take a look.
Chenyu saw through her thoughts and said to Bai Changming, "She is the owner of Wanhelou. We were taken away by the government officials just at dinner time. The restaurant must be in chaos right now."
"The carriage will be passing by Wanhe Tower soon anyway, so why not let her take a look first?"
"No problem." Bai Changming nodded, turned and walked out.
Chenyu held Jiang Yueyao and walked in the middle, while Bai Jinyan and Bai Jinguang walked behind.
The two of them looked at each other, and then looked at Jiang Yueyao at the same time. Their eyes were even more excited than when they saw Chen Yu.
But the two of them concealed their excitement very well.
The five people left the Jingzhao government office together, and the Jingzhao prefect stood trembling beside the carriage.
Looking at the old master, he seemed to be hesitant to speak.
The old master didn't even look at him and got into the carriage. Master Bai Jinyan didn't bother to pay attention to him and watched the Bai family take Jiang Yueyao and Chenyu away.
He was extremely anxious and afraid that he would not be able to explain to the people in Prince An's mansion.
So, seeing Second Master Bai Jinguang about to get on the carriage, he quickly said, "Master Bai, if you just take these two away like this, if Prince An's Mansion comes to ask for them, I... I won't be able to explain myself."
"What do you want to tell me? My good daughter has been sent to prison. I reserve my opinion on this matter. If you can't handle it well, I will see you in court tomorrow."
As he said this, he flicked his sleeves and got on the carriage.
Watching the carriage driving away, Hu Tao felt like crying but had no tears.
Yu Chong, who had been following him without daring to speak, lowered his voice and came closer after seeing the Bai family leave.
"Master Hu, what should we do now?"
Hu Tao, who was already in a state of panic, immediately glared at him when he heard what he said.
"What should I do? How should I know what to do?" He turned and stormed off to the government office. "We can't offend Prince An's Mansion, and we certainly don't dare to provoke the Bai family. What's the point of me being the prefect of Jingzhao?"
Yu Chong followed him.
"In my opinion, Your Excellency shouldn't have let them go. How can the Bai family be compared to Prince An? If the prince gets angry, we won't be able to bear his wrath."
"You know shit." Hu Tao's face was gloomy. "Prince An sounds glorious, and the emperor also has some favor towards him, but compared to the old Grand Tutor, Prince An can only stand aside."
Yu Chong was transferred from the local area last year.
I don’t have a deep understanding of many things in the capital, and I only see the superficial scenery.
Upon hearing this, he asked a few more questions.
"Is the old master so powerful?"
"Haha, how can you not be amazing?" Hu Tao glanced at him and walked into the study.
He took out the hidden vase again and placed it on the table.
Admire and feel regret at the same time.
"I'm afraid I can't keep this bottle."
Yu Chong: "It's not that serious, right?"
"You really don't understand anything." Hu Tao glanced at him, "Do you know how important the old Grand Tutor is to the Emperor?"
Yu Chong shook his head: "I have only heard that the old Grand Tutor assisted the Emperor in the past and made great contributions."
"Thirty years ago, before the late emperor had even breathed his last, the Second Prince staged a coup. He first forced the emperor to death, then killed the crown prince. The Third Prince, now the current emperor, was being pursued by the rebels. The old Grand Tutor slipped him into a secret passageway in the palace and escorted him safely out. After escaping, he sought out General Shen Huaishan of Pingxi, then the commander of the Jinwu Guard, and Duke Lu, Lu Sui's father, who commanded the army at the time. They stormed into the palace and beheaded the rebellious Second Prince in the Golden Throne Hall."
"At that time, the old master was chased and attacked while trying to protect him from leaving the palace. He was stabbed three times and nearly died."
Hu Tao sighed.
"The current emperor is a man who values sentiment. The old Grand Tutor has treated him with great kindness. Even if Prince An is his biological brother, it doesn't matter. He can't compare to that."
Yu Chong was shocked when he heard this.
"No wonder the Bai family has always had such a strong position in the capital. It turns out there is a reason for this."
"As long as the emperor reigns, the glory of the Bai family will last forever." He placed the bottle in a brocade box beside him and pushed it in front of Yu Chong. He also took out the stack of silver bills that were still warm and stuffed them in. "Give it back. If Princess Xiangning asks, tell her the truth."
"Whether it's the Bai family or the Prince An's Mansion, let them resolve their grievances on their own. I dare not interfere anymore."
…
Jiang Yueyao returned to Wanhe Tower.
At this time, it was past dinner time and there were not many customers in the restaurant. Everything was in order and there was no trouble.
The waiters in the restaurant were very happy to see her back.
Everyone was talking around her, asking her all sorts of questions. Jiang Yueyao didn't have time to explain, so she just told Daman, "I'm going to be out for a while. You take care of the restaurant first. I'll check the accounts and money tomorrow."
"Don't worry, boss. We are here, and nothing will go wrong."
The Bai family's carriage was still waiting at the door. Jiang Yueyao didn't want to stay any longer, so she turned around and was about to leave. Sulan came running over from the kitchen.
She looked anxious and her eyes were red. She must have been crying secretly for a long time.
"Yaoyao, are you okay? Did they beat you? Let me see you..." She pulled Jiang Yueyao and looked her up and down carefully. Seeing that she was fine and had no injuries, she felt relieved.
"You scared me to death."
"Sister Lan, I'm fine now, but I have to go out. Don't wait for me tonight. Go back first after you're done."
"Where are you going now that you just came back?"
Jiang Yueyao moved closer to her and lowered her voice.
"You know the Grand Tutor's Mansion, right?"
Sulan nodded. Although she didn't understand, she had heard of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, which was a first-class powerful and prestigious family.
"Chenyu is the granddaughter of the old master."
"ah?"
"They are still waiting outside. I have to go there. If nothing happens, I will be back soon. Don't worry."
Jiang Yueyao said this and left.
When she came out of Wanhe Tower, Bai Jinguang lifted the curtain and looked at her, his expression slightly excited.
“Similar, so similar!”
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